Discover the archaeological treasures of Luxor on this private day trip from Hurghada. Traveling by private air-conditioned trans, head for Luxor and explore the headline tombs and sites with a qualified Egyptologist guide. Visit the incredible Valley of the Kings, behold the breathtaking Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon, and marvel at the epic columns and courts of Karnak Temple.
Lunch on a Nile island, and in-depth attention from your knowledgeable guide on this private tour all add to your enjoyment.
Discover, how the modern city lines the east bank of the Nile River, facing the Valley of the Kings on the west bank.
Now head for the Temple of Hatshepsut. Marvel at this modern-looking temple and its impressive mountainside setting.
After a photo stop at the two statues of the Colossi of Memnon, continue to an island on the Nile and enjoy a typically Egyptian lunch.
Duly refreshed, make tracks to Karnak Temple,
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ A local guide to explain about the different areas you will visit and show you around everywhere
✔ Entry into the various areas
✔ Oriental lunch. ( Excluding drinks )
✖ Drinks
✖ Tomb of Tut-Ankhamun. Available with 37 Euro / person ( payment for the guide ) )
✖ Carriage tour. Available with 18 Euro / person ( payment for the guide )
Departure & Return
Departure:
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All Hotels inside Hurghad
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Hurghada
* Pick-up:
Once you book us, We will send you a photo for our driver who will pick you up from your hotel with a clear sign by your name. He will pick you up early in the morning 5.30 am. (You can order a breakfast box from your hotel).
Pick-up from all hotels in side Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi and Soma bay is including the price. And also available from any other area but with extra cost.
* In the way to Luxor :
We'll drive direct to Luxor for four hours while enjoying the view of the mountains, desert and also the beautiful Nile River valley.
Duration: 14 hours
2
Al Karnak
* East Bank – Karnak temple :
Once you arrive to Luxor, you will visit the karnak temple with our professional, local guide who will lead you around the day. It's the greatest place of worship in History. It includes many singular temples dedicated to Amun, his wife “Mut” and also their son “Khonsu”, the moon deity. Since the Arab conquest, it became known as “Al Karnak”: The Fort. The temple starts with the avenue of the Rams, representing Amun : Symbol of Fertility & Growth .Beneath the rams’ heads, small statues of Ramses II were carved.
* Cross the river Nile by a private felucca :
A private Motor felucca will be waiting for you to cross the Nile to the west bank.
* Lunch :
Enjoy the oriental lunch with a Nile view.
Duration: 4 hours
3
Valley of the Kings
* West bank – Valley of the Kings :
Tour for complex of 63 tombs of Pharaohs that dates back nearly 4,000 years. These Tombs were ordered by the Kings of the New Kingdom to be carv
ed in the rock-faces of the valley so as to be safeguarded against grave robbers. The Tomb is composed of several rooms and corridors leading to the Burial Chamber. The Most important are those of : Tut-Ankhamun, Seti I, Amenhotep II, Thutmosis III, Ramses III, Ramses VI and Hur-Moheb {Only 3 of them excluding Tut-Ankhamun will be visited}
* West bank – Colossi of Memnon :
Admire the 2 massive stone statues of Pharaoh. The only remnants of a temple commemorating AmenhotepIII; these statues are 19.20 meters high. When they suffered cracks, and were said to sing, the Greeks named them after Memnon, the legendary Hero killed at the Trojan Wars who each morning called his mother ”Eos”, the Dawn Goddess and she bewailed Him, shedding tears were the dewdrops.
*Back to Hurghada :
Finally, departure Luxor in max, 5 PM to arrive Hurghada around 9 PM.
Duration: 3 hours
4
*West bank – Temple of queen Hatshepsut :
One of the most successful female rulers of all time. Built by Queen Hatshepsut to perform the rites of the nether world. Also known by El Deir El Bahary is a fairly recent nomenclature from the 7th Century B.C., when the Copts used it as a Monastery. The Temple is composed of three impressive rising terraces split by a road.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Infant meals not included
